CV - Curtis Thompson, MD

CV (curriculum vitae) for Dr. Curtis Thompson - Dermatopathologist of CTA Lab. http://www.cta-lab.com

1. Revised 05/10
CURRICULUM VITA E

CURTIS T. THOMPSON, M.D.


Address: Curtis T. Thompson, M.D. and Associates, LLC
10120 SW Hall Blvd, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97223
Office 503-245-8220
email: [email protected]

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Centrifuging of Nail Specimens to Increase Sensitivity of Fungus Detection—Project with Dr.
Rodd Takiguchi, Dermatopathology Fellow at Oregon Health Sciences University.

Lichen Planopilaris Immunohistochemical Study—Project with Dr. Janet Roberts characterizing
the inflammatory cell infiltrate in lichen planopilaris, with comparison to lichen planus and lupus
erythematosus.

Nail Biopsy Standardization and Fungal Detection Study—Project standardizing nail biopsy
protocols to allow better histologic processing and maintenance of tissue orientation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dermatopathologist, 10/06-Present, Curtis T. Thompson, M.D. and Associates, LLC, 10215 SW
Hall Boulevard, Portland OR 97223, 503-245-8220.

Consultant Dermatopathologist, 10/03-9/05, Cutting Edge Histology/Medsurg Center for
Dermatopathology Excellence, 15615 SW 74
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Avenue, Suite 170, Tigard, OR 97224-7998.

Affiliate Associate Professor, 6/03-Present, Department of Dermatology, The Oregon Health &
Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR 97239, Phone [phone]. Activities
limited to volunteer teaching of residents and medical students only.

Research Anatomic and Dermatopathologist, 1/02-Present, LifeSpan Biosciences, 2401 4
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Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98121, Chief Scientific Office Glenna Burmer, M.D., Ph.D.,
phone [phone].

Associated Pathologists Chartered, 7-00-1/02, 6/03-12/03 and 08/04 to present, 4230 Burnham
Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Prakash Chaudhari, M.D., phone [phone].

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Assistant Professor of Pathology and Dermatology, 7/96-6/00, University of New Mexico School
of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Chair Mary Lipscomb, M.D., phone [phone].

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology, 7/99-7/02, Cornell University School of Medicine,
New York, NY 10021-4897, Director N. Scott McNutt, M.D., phone [phone].

Chief Technical Office and Founder, 3/99-6/00, Convergent Nanogenetics, Albuquerque, New
Mexico.

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Dermatopathology Clinical Fellow, 7/95-6/96, PGY-VI Training Level, University of California,
San Francisco, San Francisco CA 94143-0506, Director of Fellowship, Dr. Philip E. LeBoit,
phone [phone].

Anatomic Pathology Residency, 7/94-6/95, PGY-V Training Level, University of California, San
Francisco, San Francisco CA 94143-0506, Director of Residency, Dr. Carolyn K. Montgomery,
phone [phone].

Dermatopathology Research Fellow, 7/92-6/94, PGY-III-IV Training Level, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco CA 94143-0506, Directors of Research, Dr. Joe W.
Gray, phone [phone], Dr. Dan Pinkel, phone [phone] and Dr. Philip E. LeBoit,
phone [phone].

Anatomic Pathology Residency, 7/91-6/92, PGY-II Training Level, University of California, San
Francisco, San Francisco CA 94143-0506, Director of Residency, Dr. Carolyn K. Montgomery,
phone [phone].

Internal Medicine, 7/90-6/91, PGY-I Training Level, University of California, San Francisco, San
Francisco, CA 94143, Director of Residency, Dr. Larry Tierney, phone [phone].

GRADUATE EDUCATION

Baylor College of Medicine, 7/85-7/87 and 7/88-5/90, Doctor of Medicine awarded 6/90, Office
of Student Affairs, One Baylor Plaza, Houston TX 77030, phone [phone].

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Baylor University, 8/82-5/85, Bachelor of Science awarded in 5/86 after completion of one year
of medical school, Waco TX 76706.

OTHER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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STANLEY J. SARNOFF FELLOWSHIP, 7/87-7/88, Study of the heterogeneity of the parasite
Trypanosoma cruzi, Sponsor, Dr. James A. Dvorak, Principal Investigator, Laboratory of
Parasitic Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of
Health, Bethesda MD 20892, phone [phone].

UNDERGRADUATE HONORS PROJECT, 8/84 -5/85, Study of receptor-mediated endocytosis
and intracellular degradation of alpha-2-macroglobulin in mouse macrophages, Sponsor, Dr.
Mary Lynn Fink, Department of Chemistry, Baylor University, Waco TX 76706, phone
817/776-8192.

UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECT, 5/83 -8/83, Study constructing
inhibitors of blood clotting Factor XIII, Sponsor, Dr. Mary Lynn Fink, Department of Chemistry,
Baylor University, Waco TX 76706.

RESEARCH PUBLICATION

Trautman, S, Thompson M, Roberts J and Thompson CT. Melanocytes, one possible
autoimmune target in alopecia areata. JAAD 61:529-30, 2009.

Thompson CT. Nucleic acid in-situ hybridization detection of infectious agents.
Proceedings of the SPIE, 3913:80-85, 2000.

Spies JA, Thompson CT, Foucar MK and LeBoit PE. The histopathology of cutaneous
lesions of Kikuchi’s Disease (necrotizing lymphadenitis): A report of 5 cases. Am J Surg Path,
23:1040-1047. 1999.

Appenzeller P, Bigler C, Foucar K, Leith C and Thompson CT. Cutaneous
waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia in transformation. Am J Dermpath, 21:151-155, 1999.

Lockett SJ, Sudar D, Thompson CT, Pinkel D and Gray JW. Efficient, interactive and
three-dimensional segmentation of cell nuclei in thick tissue sections. Cytometry 31:275-286,
1998.

Lockett S, Thompson CT, Mullikin J, Sudar D, Khavari R, Hyun W, Pinkel D, and Gray
JW. Interactive algorithms for rapid enumeration of hybridization signals in individual, whole
cell nuclei inside intact tissue specimens. Proceedings of the SPIE 2412:43-49, 1995.

Gordon KB, Thompson CT, Char DH, O’Brien JM, Kroll S, Ghazvini S and Gray JW.
Comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) in the detection of DNA copy number abnormalities
in uveal melanoma. Cancer Research 54:4765-4768, 1994.

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Thompson CT, LeBoit PE, Nederlof PM and Gray JW. Thick-section fluorescence in-
situ hybridization (FISH) on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded archival tissue provides a
histogenetic profile. American Journal of Pathology 144:237, 1994.

Matsuta M, Matsuta M, Kon S, Thompson C, LeBoit PE, Weier H-U and Gray JW.
Interphase cytogenetics of melanocytic neoplasms: numerical aberrations of chromosomes can
be detected in interphase nuclei using centromeric DNA probes. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
21:1-6, 1994.

Thompson CT and Dvorak JA. Quantitation of total DNA per cell in an exponentially
growing population using the diphenylamine reaction and flow cytometry. Analytical
Biochemistry 177:353-357, 1989.

REVIEW PUBLICATIONS

Waldman FM, Sauter G, Sudar D, and Thompson CT. Molecular cytometry of cancer.
Human Pathology 27:1-13, 1996.

Thompson CT. Cytogenetics of cutaneous malignant melanoma. PATHOLOGY: State
of the Art Reviews (STARS) 2:401-412, 1994.

Thompson CT and Gray JW. Cytogenetic profiling using fluorescence in-situ
hybridization and comparative genomic hybridization. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
17G:139-143, 1993.

ABSTRACTS

Takiguchi, R and Thompson CT. Centrifuging Nail Specimen Debris Increases
Sensitivity of Fungus Detection. American Society of Dermatopathology, October 1, 2009.

Trautman, S, Thompson M, Roberts J and Thompson CT. Melanocytes, one possible
autoimmune target in alopecia areata. American Society of Dermatopathology, October 16, 2008.

Thompson, CT. Porokeratosis causing change in melanocytic nevi. American Society of
Dermatopathology, October 14, 2004.

Thompson CT and Roberts J. Scalp histology in Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome. American
Society of Dermatopathology. October 16, 2004.

Thompson CT, Spidle JA, Middleton SK and Thompson MM. "Fluorescence in-situ
Hybridization (FISH) Detection of Mycoplasma." Detection Technologies: Applications in
Flourescence and Probe Technologies for Drug Discovery and Clinical Diagnostics Meeting,
Seattle, WA, June 24-25, 1999.

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Scott JR, Spidle JA, LeBoit PE and Thompson CT. Fluorescence in-situ hybridization
(FISH) detection of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a new way to diagnose an old disease. American
Society of Dermatopathology, October 30, 1998. Dr. Scott was awarded the “Best Presentation
by a Fellow or Resident” for the meeting.

Appenzeller P, Bigler C, Foucar K, Leith C and Thompson CT. Cutaneous
waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia in transformation, International Society of Dermatopathology,
February 25, 1998.

Spies JA, Thompson CT, Foucar MK, LeBoit PE. Cutaneous involvement in Kikuchi’s
disease: a report of 3 cases. American Society of Dermatopathology, March 19, 1997.

Crossey MJ and Thompson CT. Focal dermal hypoplasia syndrome (Goltz’s syndrome)
with cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia. American Society of Dermatopathology, March 20, 1997.

Thompson CT, Ng VL, Pinkel D, and Gray JW. Detection of micro-organisms in
formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue and cytologic preparations using fluorescence in-situ
hybridization (FISH). Plenary presentation, American Society of Dermatopathology, February 2,
1995. Award for Best Plenary Presentation By a Resident/Fellow.

Thompson CT, Leong SPL and Gray JW. DNA copy number changes in advanced
malignant melanoma using comparative genomic hybridization (CGH). Minisymposium
presentation, American Association for Cancer Research, April 11, 1994.

Thompson CT, Gray JW and LeBoit PE. Thick-section fluorescence in-situ hybridization
(FISH) reveals distinct histogenetic features of Spitz's nevus and cutaneous malignant melanoma.
Plenary presentation, American Society of Dermatopathology, December 2, 1993.

Thompson CT, Gray JW and LeBoit PE. Marked aneuploidy in Spitz nevus, a benign
melanocytic neoplasm demonstrated by thick-section fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH).
American Journal of Human Genetics 53 (3Supplement):375, 1993.

INVITED LECTURES

“Biopsy Techniques for the Primary Care Clinician,” Portland, OR, May 4, 2010.
“New Concepts in Processing of Nail Biopsy Specimens,” 10
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International Congress of
Dermatology, Prague, Czech Republic, May 22, 2009.
“Proper Biopsy Technique,” Oregon Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Dermatology Association, Sunriver, OR, July 12, 2008.
“Nail Biopsy Processing” and “Alopecia Diagnostics,” Rio de Janeiro Society of
Dermatology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November, 29, 2006.

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“Standardization of Nail Biopsy Processing,” Council for Nail Disorders, San Francisco,
CA, March 2, 2006.
“Accurate Diagnosis of Alopecia,” H&H Dermatology Seminar, Santa Fe, NM, August
29, 2004.
“Accurate Diagnosis of Alopecia” and “Dermatopathology Challenge,” Oregon
Dermatology Society, Sunriver, OR, August 14-15, 2004.
“Alternative Careers in Pathology” New Mexico Society of Pathologists, Albuquerque,
NM, October 26, 2002
“Interesting Dermatopathology Case Presentations” Meeting of the United States and
Canadian American Pathology Association, New Orleans, LA, March 28, 2000
“Update on Cutaneous Lymphoma Diagnosis.” Department of Pathology, Cornell
University School of Medicine, February 16, 2000.
“What a Primary Care Physician Needs to Know About Skin Cancer” New Mexico
Department of Health “Everything Under the Sun” Meeting, October 22, 1999.
“Detection of Micro-organisms using Nucleic Acid Hybridization.” Grand Rounds
Presentation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, September 29, 1999.
“Fluorescence In-situ Hybridization (FISH) Detection of Micro-organisms: Use of an
Old Hammer on a New Nail.” Annual Scientific Meeting of The Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment
for Cardiovascular Science, April 30, 1999.
“Fluorescence In-situ Hybridization (FISH) Detection of Micro-organisms.” Laboratory
of Parasitic Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, April 30, 1999.
“Slip, Slop, Slap: Sun Protection in Schools.” From Head to Toe 3: A Conference on
School Health, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 12, 1999.
“Slip, Slop, Slap, New Mexico.” Laguna Elementary School, Laguna, New Mexico,
April 8, 1999.
“Sun Protection.” Laguna High School Health Fair, Laguna, New Mexico, March 11,
1999.
“Funded Researcher Talk—American Cancer Society and Slip, Slop, Slap, New Mexico
Update.” American Cancer Society Walk for Life Kickoff, Grants and Belen, New Mexico,
March 3-4, 1999.
“Update of Cutaneous Lymphoma Diagnosis.” Southwestern Dermatological Meeting,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, September 5, 1998.
“Update of Cutaneous Lymphoma Diagnosis.” Phoenix Dermatological Society, Phoenix,
Arizona, February 12, 1998.
“Reporting of Melanocytic Neoplasms.” Departments of Dermatology and Pathology,
University of California, San Francisco, December 4, 1997.
“Detection of Microorganisms Using Fluorescence in-situ Hybridization (FISH).” Centro
de Investigacion Biomedica I.M.S.S., Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, September 14, 1995.
“Thick-section Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) Techniques.” Confocal
Microscopy and Quantitative Image Analysis Workshop, American Association for Cancer
Research Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, April 9, 1994.

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“Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Techniques Including Comparative Genomic
Hybridization.” Department of Cellular Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology,
Washington DC, December 3, 1993.
“Cytogenetic Profiling Using Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization and Comparative
Genomic Hybridization.” Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer: Surrogate Endpoints and Agents
in Short-Term Clinical Trials, Lake Tahoe, California, October 7, 1993.
“Analysis of the Cytogenetics of Melanocytic Tumors Using Fluorescence In-situ
Hybridization (FISH).” California Melanoma Study Group, Carmel, California, April 23, 1993.


TEACHING

Moderator, Morphology Rounds, OHSU Department of Dermatology, June, 2004 and June,
2005, and September 28, 2005 and May, 2006, May, 2007; May 2008, May, 2009
Dermatopathology Lectures, OHSU Department of Dermatology, December 2002 through April,
2004 and July to September, 2005; June and August, 2008; May, 2010.
Dermatopathology Course, University of New Mexico Departments of Dermatology and
Pathology, 1996-2000.
Dermatopathology Lectures, Basic Medical Sciences, Cornell University School of Medicine,
1999.
Dermatopathology Lectures, Dermatology and Pathology Residents, Cornell University, 1998-99.
Core Curriculum for Fellows, “Cytogenetics of Solid Tumors,” February 12, 1998.
Medical Student Dermatopathology Lectures, UC Berkeley, 1996.

OTHER SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Editorial Board, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, November, 2005-2008.
Reviewer--American Journal of Clinical Pathology, American Journal of Dermatopathology,
Cancer Research, and Cytometry, Human Pathology

PATENTS

Thompson CT, Spidle JA, Albertson DG and Segraves RL. “Mast Cell Blocking in In-
situ Hybridization” Patent Pending #60/130,865, 1999.

Thompson CT, Spidle JA. “Multicolor Fluorescence In-situ Hybridization (FISH) for
Specific Detection of Micro-organisms” Patent pending, 1999.

Thompson CT. "Detection of Mycobacterium" U.S. Patent #5,582,985, Granted
December 10, 1996.

Carson JW and Thompson CT. "Controlled and Safe Fine Needle Aspiration Device"
U.S. Patent #5,241,969, Granted September 7, 1993.

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MEDICAL LICENSURE
Oregon, 2002 (Active)
California, 1991 (Active)
Nevada, 2000 (Active)
New Mexico, 1996 (Inactive)
Arizona, 1998-2002
New York, 1999-2002

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Dermatopathology, 11/15/97
Anatomic Pathology, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

North American Hair Research Society
Council for Nail Disorders
American Society of Dermatopathology
American Academy of Dermatology
Oregon Dermatology Society

HONORS

Oregon Health Sciences University Department of Dermatology Best Community Teacher
Award (2008)
Oregon Health Sciences University Department of Dermatology Appreciation for Teaching
Award (2005)
University of New Mexico Department of Pathology Best Teacher Award (1997)
National Merit Scholar
Phi Beta Kappa
Stanley J. Sarnoff Society of Fellows
Baylor College of Medicine Alumni Scholarship

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

Board Member, Portland Center Stage, 7/2008-Present, Executive Board Member 2009.
Vice President, Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry (Homeless sheltering), 5/05-Present
(President 2007-2009).
Lecturer, Art Literacy Program, Lake Oswego School District, 2003-2004.
Room Parent, Oak Creek Elementary School, Lake Oswego, Oregon 2002-2004.
Church School Teacher, Lake Oswego United Church of Christ, 8/02-5/03.

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Coordinator of Slip, Slop, Slap, New Mexico!, a joint sun-protection program of the State of New
Mexico Department of Health Cancer Prevention Program, The University of New Mexico and
the American Cancer Society, 1998-2000.
Board of Directors, St. Mark’s In the Valley Day School, Albuqerque, New Mexico, 8/97-6/00.
Board of Directors (Vestry), Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, San Francisco, California,
1/96-6/97.
Board of Directors, Pacific Primary School, San Francisco, California, 7/95-6/97, Vice President
6/96-6/97.